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Take the ‘thinking’ out of Christmas but keep the ‘thoughtfulness’ intact with a gift this year from Bluebell
Studios.

This most wonderful time of the year finds us surrounded by those we love best. But in a sea of ‘selfies’ and ‘insta’ images, how many stand out shots have we actually framed and mounted?

Why not have those you cherish on your walls, or framed on your mantle, all year round with a professional studio portrait, designed and delivered by Wexford based Paula Malone Carty.

From ‘cutsie’ kids to classic ‘clan’ canvasses, Paula’s artistic eye behind the lens can guarantee a picture that will paint a thousand loving memories.

And this is the gift that keeps on giving, as Bluebell Studios are offering a Christmas ‘bonus’ to Santa’s little helpers this year. Purchase a €100 studio portrait gift voucher and see it magically increase to €150. Those who buy a €150 voucher will receive one worth €225. Thats a 50% increase on all your studio gift vouchers absolutley free!

Buying the gift of a voucher also means that they can be redeemed later in the year, long after the January diet has knocked the ‘stuffing’ out of us all and we’re ready to be photographed looking our very best!

And what about those who have received their first DSLR digital camera this year? An exciting gift from Santa indeed, but a certain amount of “know how” is needed to get the best use from this expensive piece of kit.

Once again the helpful elves at Bluebell Studio race to the rescue with vouchers available for both beginners and intermediate digital photography courses.

Under Paula’s expert tuition, it won’t be long before the new camera owner is very skilled and capable behind the viewfinder.

For intensive tutelage private individual lessons are also available.

Other gift ideas from Bluebell Studios include ‘newborn portrait vouchers’ for the expectant parent perhaps; ‘lifestyle portraits’, ‘head shot shoots’ for the job-hunter who needs to professionally prep their CV; prints of Paula’s own landscape work; handmade Wexford Christmas cards and a range of decorative frames.

Oh come all ye faithful friends and customers of Bluebell Studios and see what pretty pictures we can create together.

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Take the ‘thinking’ out of Christmas but keep the ‘thoughtfulness’ intact with a gift this year from Bluebell Studios

This most wonderful time of the year finds us surrounded by those we love best. But in a sea of ‘selfies’ and ‘insta’ images, how many stand out shots have we actually framed and mounted?

Why not have those you cherish on your walls, or framed on your mantle, all year round with a professional studio portrait, designed and delivered by Wexford based Paula Malone Carty.

From ‘cutsie’ kids to classic ‘clan’ canvasses, Paula’s artistic eye behind the lens can guarantee a picture that will paint a thousand loving memories.

And this is the gift that keeps on giving, as Bluebell Studios are offering a Christmas ‘bonus’ to Santa’s little helpers this year. Purchase a €100 portrait gift voucher and see it magically increase to €150. Those who buy a €150 voucher will receive one worth €225.

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Take the ‘thinking’ out of Christmas but keep the ‘thoughtfulness’ intact with a gift this year from Bluebell Studios.

This most wonderful time of the year finds us surrounded by those we love best. But in a sea of ‘selfies’ and ‘insta’ images, how many stand out shots have we actually framed and mounted?

Why not have those you cherish on your walls, or framed on your mantle, all year round with a professional studio portrait, designed and delivered by Wexford based Paula Malone Carty.

From ‘cutsie’ kids to classic ‘clan’ canvasses, Paula’s artistic eye behind the lens can guarantee a picture that will paint a thousand loving memories.

And this is the gift that keeps on giving, as Bluebell Studios are offering a Christmas ‘bonus’ to Santa’s little helpers this year. Purchase a €100 studio portrait gift voucher and see it magically increase to €150. Those who buy a €150 voucher will receive one worth €225.

Buying the gift of a voucher also means that they can be redeemed later in the year, long after the January diet has knocked the ‘stuffing’ out of us all and we’re ready to be photographed looking our very best!

And what about those who have received their first DSLR digital camera this year? An exciting gift from Santa indeed, but a certain amount of “know how” is needed to get the best use from this expensive piece of kit.

Once again the helpful elves at Bluebell Studio race to the rescue with vouchers available for both beginners and intermediate digital photography courses.

Under Paula’s expert tuition, it won’t be long before the new camera owner is very skilled and capable behind the viewfinder.

For intensive tutelage private individual lessons are also available.

Other gift ideas from Bluebell Studios include ‘newborn portrait vouchers’ for the expectant parent perhaps; ‘head shot shoots’ for the job-hunter who needs to professionally prep their CV; prints of Paula’s own landscape work; handmade Wexford Christmas cards and a range of decorative frames.

Oh come all ye faithful friends and customers of Bluebell Studios and see what pretty pictures we can create together.

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With rain being Ireland’s default weather pattern, wedding couple Grace and Karl embraced the elements as well as each other on their happy day.

Isn’t this iconic?

No precipitation could dampen the ardour of this perfect pairing, when they walked down the aisle of the picturesque Star of the Sea Church, overlooking the panoramic, if windswept, coastal view of Duncannon, Co. Wexford.

Pre-wedding day plans for photography on the beach and Dunbrody Abbey were cancelled by the clouds, but gracious Grace, and cool, calm Karl took the sky bursts in their stride, and BlueBell Studio easily caught the warmth and sunniness of their dispositions on the day.

This is something a downpour could never diminish.

Throughout the day we captured amazing Grace – gentle, elegant and refined – as she readied herself for this most romantic of days.

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COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPHY
There are few moments in life that are remembered so tenderly as a child’s First Communion. Communion Photos are an important record of your child’s young life, and are treasured for a lifetime.
Here at the studio we have specially prepared packages offering you either a mini shoot (20mins) or a longer shoot (45mins). Included in your photo shoot is our online gallery making it easier for you to decide on your images in the comfort of your own home. The packages included retouched professionally printed & framed prints ready for you to display.

We can also visit you at your house or at a location of your choice.
During the session we take beautiful, natural images of your child in an environment that allows her or him to be relaxed and to look the best. We also take family photographs with parents, siblings etc or any other combination you may require.

For further information or to book please contact Paula on 087 6363960

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We are delighted to announce the new dates for the next round of Beginners & Intermediate Digital Photography Courses at BlueBell Studio. These are the last courses for now until later in the year in September.

The Beginners Digital Photography course commences on Monday 16th February and runs for five weeks, 7.30pm to 9pm. All tutorials are included along with some light refreshments. The course also includes an outing for some hands on practical work.

The Intermediate Digital Photography Course, which is a direct follow on from the Beginners Course is commencing on Thursday 19th February. This is also a five week course and includes tutorials. This particular course concentrates on the creative side of photography as well as the technical aspect and is suitable for both SLR and Bridge camera users.

For further information or to enrol for either course please contact Paula on 087 6363960.

“To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It’s a way of life.” Henri Cartier Bresson

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A new year and new beginnings but first a very happy and peaceful new year wish to you.

January can be a time for trying something new or brushing up on something you love to do. Here at the studio we have lined up a number of Beginners & Intermediate Digital Photography Courses. Each course is designed especially to help you on your way to learning how to understand how your camera works and how to get the most out of it along with learning new techniques in taking better photographs. And all this takes place here at BlueBell Studio in a fun and relaxed environment. Of course if you have already completed the beginners course and would like to develop your photography skills even further then the intermediate course might for you. In this course we take things a little further and encourage you in your creativity along with other aspects of photography such as the exposure triangle, black & white photography, movement in photography and much more.

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Christmas is drawing very close now and here at BlueBell Studio we have lots of gift ideas including Portrait Gift Vouchers which are on special offer for the month of December.

Gifts include handmade Wexford cards, gift frames, digital photography courses and private classes as well as gift vouchers for portrait sessions here at the BlueBell Studio. For the month of December you can buy a Studio Portrait Gift Voucher and we will increase the value of your voucher for no extra charge e.g. Buy a Studio Portrait Gift Voucher for €75.00 and receive a voucher for €100.00 or buy a Gift Voucher for €100 and receive a voucher for €150.00

Offer 3. Buy a Studio Portrait Gift Voucher for €75.00 and received a voucher for €100.00 or buy a Gift Voucher for €100 and receive a voucher for €150.00

Your studio session includes one hour at the studio, editing, online proofing (password protected) & your viewing appointment back at the studio to help with choosing your favourite images, advising you on sizes and framing.

For further information or to arrange a booking or a gift voucher you can contact us at 087 6363960.

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Christmas is drawing close, a time for family, friends and loved ones. Here at BlueBell studio we can offer you the perfect gift..The gift of a portrait. A portrait captures the essence of a person and locks that precious moment in time away to view again and again, or to send to family & friends. Often the moment is very special and short lasting, the glow of an expectant mum, the innocence of a young baby or the joy of a rare family get together.

Here at Bluebell Studio, we can offer you a stylish, lasting record of that special time. Your session can be as formal or as informal as you like, we can discuss any ideas or questions you have regarding clothing, props etc. Bluebell Studio is a family friendly environment and having your portrait captured is a fun, relaxed and enjoyable experience.

We are delighted here at the studio to reintroduce our Christmas Special Offers.

Offer 3. Buy a Studio Portrait Gift Voucher for €75.00 and received a voucher for €100.00 or buy a Gift Voucher for €100 and receive a voucher for €150.00

Your studio session includes one hour at the studio, editing, online proofing (password protected) & your viewing appointment back at the studio to help with choosing your favourite images, sizes and framing.

For further information or to arrange a booking or a gift voucher you can contact us at 087 6363960.

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Its that time of year again where our children may have their First Communion or Confirmation approaching soon.

This is our fourth year in a row with a communion or confirmation in the family including one year when we had both so it can be a fairly expensive time

especially when you have to dress all the rest of the family too. Its a very special time in a child’s life though particularly since they spend many months preparing for this special day…spiritually on the inside and of course what to wear on the day. These are key moments in their lives and its also a great opportunity to have the family portraits taken. Everyone is dressed up and in good spirits.

Here at the studio we have many packages to suit all types of budgets and timelines. From a mini portrait session to a deluxe portrait session. These packages include the sitting and prints and some include framing also. You can also be accommodated in the studio on a separate day to your event if it suits you better.

Of course outdoor portrait sessions can work really well too providing its not raining. These are a personal favourite of mine.

Afterwards there are many choices in ways to display your imagery and we can advise you here in the studio. Fine art images can be displayed using bespoke framing, canvases and acrylics. What better way to preserve those special memories.